Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut)
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid/Common Days+ : Work 2-3 days a week in a Lincoln office with a designated workspace.
Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.
Requisition #: 71941
This position will perform and deliver on routine and non-routine assignments for his/her assigned area(s) of responsibility independently in accordance with established procedures/guidelines. S/he will provide a full range of administrative support for assigned Vice President (VP) and Assistant Vice President (AVP) level officer(s) within the Life Sales Organization. This role will support the operations, personnel, and general administrative needs of his/her assigned business area by proactively coordinating/prioritizing activity, ensuring topics of importance are communicated in an organized and efficient manner, and proactively identifying other areas in which he/she can provide further assistance.
- Partnering with assigned VP(s) and assigned area(s) for successful completion of all responsibilities.
- Preparing expense reports and reconciling monthly credit card statements for management, including senior leadership for his/her assigned area.
- Planning and coordinating special events as needed.
- Processing invoices for prompt payment as needed.
- Managing assigned VP’s calendar, availability and commitments to ensure clear priorities and optimum use of time.
- Arranging travel schedule and reservations for his/her assigned areas.
- Operating behind the scenes to solve problems, mediate disputes, and deal with issues before they escalate to the VP(s), including delegating work to other appropriate parties, drafting communications for his/her review, and personally executing tasks.
- Anticipating problems and proactively resolving issues on behalf of management or escalates to management when appropriate.
- Assisting with creation or compilation of non-routine materials for presentations.
- Producing ad hoc reports requiring some data compilation and analysis.
- Assisting with department-wide communications.
- Ordering supplies and coordinating routine maintenance and repairs to office equipment as needed, within budget.
- Prioritizing and managing multiple priorities simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
- Organizing and maintaining assigned VP’s correspondence and records, following up on pending matters as needed.
- Participating in and providing non-routine support to a wide variety of special projects and initiatives;coordinating project activities to facilitate successful and timely completion.
- Greeting and directing department visitors and act as primary point-of-contact for internal and external parties, facilitating a professional image of the company.
- Exhibiting a positive attitude, working independently with minimal supervision, multi-tasking in a dynamic environment and demonstrating leadership to the support staff.
- Working in partnership with other administrative support roles supporting the Life Sales Organization, to provide back up and support to other VPs as needed.
- 2 - 3 Years clerical and/or administrative support experience that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position.
- High School or GED
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates the ability to use sound judgment and discretion regarding confidential information.
- Demonstrated solid relationship management skills with internal and/or external clients (e.g. management, peers, colleagues, customers, etc.).
- Ability to work with others in a team environment; Finds common ground and can gain collaboration among management, colleagues, and peers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements.
What’s it like to work here?
At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.
What’s in it for YOU:
A clearly defined career framework to help you successfully manage your career
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations
Effective productivity/technology tools and training
Pay Range: $24.27 - $36.40
Actual base pay could vary based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.
About The Company
Lincoln Financial Group, a Fortune 200 company with over 10,000 employees, provides advice and solutions that help empower Americans to take charge of their financial lives with confidence. Our core business areas — Life Insurance, Annuities, Retirement Plan Services and Group Protection — focus on supporting, preserving and enhancing over 17 million customer’s lifestyles and retirement outcomes.
Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $324 billion in end-of-period account values as of June 30, 2021.
Ranked one of the Best Large Employers in America and Best Employers for Women by Forbes magazine as well as one of Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies, Lincoln Financial Group makes a serious investment in our employees’ futures through a broad range of wealth accumulation and protection plans, health and wellness programs, and career development resources designed to help each individual reach their personal and professional goals.
Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Lincoln Financial Group is a committed corporate citizen included on major sustainability indices including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and FTSE4Good. Dedicated to diversity and inclusion, we earned perfect 100 percent scores on the Corporate Equality Index and the Disability Equality Index. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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Additional Information
This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.
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Lincoln Financial Group (“LFG”) is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.